CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
- Risk
- If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain pickup trucks may have a fault in their Occupant Restraint Controller triggered by a roll rate sensor. This can happen during certain driving conditions, such as off-road driving or when debris strikes the vehicle. When the fault occurs, the rollover side curtain airbags and the seatbelt pretensioners are disabled and will not deploy.
If these systems do not deploy in a crash that requires them, occupants face an increased risk of injury.
The repair is free. Dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Controller software at no charge. Chrysler will also notify owners. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number T25), and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 1500 | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| RAM 2500 | 2013201420152016 |
| RAM 3500 | 201420152016 |